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P112 RIDE REVIEW I 2026 YAMAHA TENERE 700 WORLD RAID that slows the bike, they have always felt more like a tele- graph sent toward the brak- ing gods in good faith. Now, though, we get a steel-braided front-brake line that helps a lot. The front now feels strong and more reliable than before. But the rear brake did not get the same treatment, and it did not improve along with the front. T H E C O C K P I T The latest 6.3-inch TFT dis- play is a good one. The World Raid edition gets an additional screen option called Raid, which prioritizes distance me - ters in a quasi-Dakar experien- tial visual experience, but I was cool with the other versions, too. It's an easy-to-read layout with fast access to menu options via two buttons and a simple joystick setup. There's very little confusion and a shal - low learning curve. As I mentioned earlier, the hero in the cockpit is the ABS button, which resets your last set ABS and other mode systems after a few seconds. It worked every time for me in Idaho, and once I had a set - ting I liked, I didn't fear turning the key off. The entire riding position is comfortable and relatively sheltered from the wind. The screen and tank kick more air over you than the standard T7 does, but it's still not leading the class in wind protection. The seat is nice and wide and simple to move around on. But at 5-foot-10, I'm probably pushing the limit of comfort for the peg-to-seat distance for all-day highway miles. A taller seat will help those in the 6-foot range. Around 6-feet tall is where you're go - ing to start feeling the tanks, as well. I was inches away from my knees running out of room on the indents, but taller riders will have their knee pads pushing out to the widest parts of the tanks when seated, I'm sure. It's very appropriate to go in and test- fit this bike at the dealership to see how you fit on it. Then slap on an aftermarket seat and get it dialed in. T H E B O T T O M L I N E For $2000 more out of pocket, you get a substantially bet- ter adventure motorcycle in the Tenere 700 World Raid than the standard Tenere 700. Everything else being equal, because it is, you get considerable upgrades in fuel capacity/range, suspension performance (not necessarily comfort) and electronic con - veniences. And you get the same quality, reliability and parts availability as one of the most popular motorcycles sold in the United States in the past six years. I think this bike is better in every way than a standard Tenere 700, and I can't wait to compare it to other heavy- hitters in the ADV space. This isn't a complicated invest - ment. It's a simple decision. And I can't think of a reason not to choose the World Raid. Time will tell if competition can catch up. CN 2026 YAMAHA TENERE 700 WORLD RAID ($12,999) Engine Inline-twin, four-stroke Displacement 689cc Bore x Stroke 80mm x 68.6mm Valvetrain DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder Fueling Fuel Injection w/ YCC-T Electronics 6-Axis IMU, YCC-T throttle, ride modes w/ selectable lean-angle-sensitive TCS and SCS including Off-Road modes as well as switchable Brake Control (cornering ABS) and switchable ABS w/ Off-Road mode, cruise control and speed limiter Transmission 6-speed, optional up/down quickshifter Clutch Manual wet multi-plate cable-actuated Frame Steel Handlebars Tapered aluminum Front Suspension KYB 46mm inverted fork, fully adjustable Rear Suspension KYB single piggyback shock, fully adjustable, remote preload adjuster Front-Wheel Travel 9.1 in. Rear-Wheel Travel 8.7 in. Front Brake Brembo dual 282mm discs, switchable ABS Rear Brake Brembo 245mm disc, switchable ABS Front Wheel / Tire 21-in. spoked tube type / 90/90R-21 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Rear Wheel / Tire 18-in. spoked tube type / 150/70R-18 Pirelli Scorpion Rally STR Steering Head Angle 62.9° Wheelbase 62.8 in. Seat Height 35 in. Fuel Capacity 6.1 gal. Weight (wet, claimed) 485 lbs.